Excavations (Design of Cave-in Protection Systems) (29 CFR part 1926, subpart P)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
04/15/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2021
40,041
17,262
40,041
17,262
739,279
311,505
Design of cave-in protection systems are needed by employers in the construction industry and OSHA compliance officers to ensure that cave-in protection systems are designed, installed, and used in a manner to protect workers adequately.
US Code:
29 USC 651
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 655
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 657
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
An increase in the number of construction projects/sites from 768,278 in 2013 to 1,010,188 in 2019 has resulted in an adjustment increase in burden hours from 17,262 to 40,041, a total increase of 22,779 burden hours. The there was an increase in the number of apartment and non-residential construction sites that would use outside contractor engineering services for the required protective system design from 2,038 to 5,720.2. There was also a decrease in overall cost from $311,505 to $739,279, a difference of $427,774.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
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(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
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